Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 12,155 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest kick off and get the first half underway!
2.51
0-0With wonderful imagination, Dave Williamson laces a through ball forward to Joe Banks. Joe Banks makes a simple pass to John Platt. John Platt shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.20
0-0Ledley Copping threads the ball through to Anthony Heskey. Anthony Heskey flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Hackworth collects the pass. Marvin Hackworth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Gray.
16.52
0-0James Benali hacks Brendan Matthews from behind! The referee calls over James Benali and shows him a yellow card! Brendan Matthews runs off the knock.
20.19
0-0James Benali flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Fernandes who takes it down. Antonio Fernandes finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Marcus Andrews!
22.45
0-0Paul Higginbotham hacks John Platt from behind! The referee brings Paul Higginbotham to one side and gives him a warning! John Platt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.56
Albert Molowny threads the ball through to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Paul Higginbotham controls it well on his chest. Paul Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joe Banks.
32.45
Paul Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward to Ian Cooper who brings the ball under control. Ian Cooper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.50
Paul Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Fernandes easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.39
John Platt darts forward. John Platt shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
38.05
Ledley Copping makes a simple pass to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Marcus Andrews smothers it!
39.38
Paul Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.34
Paul Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Gray.
44.09
1-0John Platt flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville lofts in a cross ball towards Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews makes a deft header. It's there!! Isaiah Walsh has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half. The Nottingham Forest players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers start the second half!
49.28
Titus Lee threads a neat ball through to Antonio Fernandes. Antonio Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.05
Joe Banks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Platt. John Platt plays the ball forward to Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.32
John Platt plays the ball forward to Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Benali.
65.58
Without breaking stride, Joe Banks plays the ball forward to John Platt. John Platt makes a probing pass to Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews rushes past James Benali! Brendan Matthews rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
69.58
Titus Lee comes in with a late challenge on Robert Deguerville. The referee calls over Titus Lee and warns him to calm down! Robert Deguerville stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.06
1-1John Platt flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Matthews holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brendan Matthews plays a quick one-two with Luke Vassell and rushes in on goal... Brendan Matthews muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Ledley Copping.
72.07
John Platt flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Matthews holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brendan Matthews lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville makes a convincing header. Isaiah Walsh picks it out of the air!
77.37
Robert Deguerville flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Matthews holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brendan Matthews hits a low pass to Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
83.24
Titus Lee flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Hackworth who brings the ball under control. Marvin Hackworth knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Fernandes. Antonio Fernandes beats his man to it with a header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.13
Joe Banks knocks the ball forward to Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.54
John Platt makes a simple pass to Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville lofts in a cross ball towards Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton flicks the ball with his head. Isaiah Walsh didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
John Platt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brendan Matthews of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marcus Andrews (GK)
6
2. Dave Williamson (DEF)
6
3. Joe Banks (DEF)
7
4. Leon Mendonca (DEF)
6
5. Ledley Gray (DEF)
6
6. Robert Deguerville (MID)
7
7. John Platt (MID)
8
8. Kelvin Britton (ATT)
8
9. Luke Vassell (ATT)
6
10. Brendan Matthews (ATT)
9
11. Carlton Wright (ATT)
6
12. Ashley Patterson (DEF)
0
13. Norman Standing (MID)
0
14. Florian Frieser (ATT)
0
1. Isaiah Walsh (GK)
7
2. Ledley Copping (DEF)
6
3. Albert Molowny (DEF)
6
4. James Benali (DEF)
5
5. Titus Lee (MID)
6
6. Anthony Heskey (MID)
6
7. Paul Higginbotham (MID)
6
8. Jamie Mills (MID)
6
9. Ian Cooper (ATT)
7
10. Marvin Hackworth (ATT)
7
11. Antonio Fernandes (ATT)
7
12. Ivan Neville (GK)
0
13. Richard Kanoute (MID)
0
14. Eduardo Nunez (ATT)
0